Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Toledo, OH

Occupancy is limited to two guests per bedroom plus two additional guests. Operators must maintain $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and provide a local contact available 24/7 to respond to complaints within 45 minutes. Units must comply with life-safety equipment requirements and the city's rental registry.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Toledo. 1) Submit a completed application to the Department of Finance (Division of Taxation) including a $50 fee, proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance, a basic site plan, and an Affidavit of Life Safety Compliance. 2) Provide evidence of tax/utility compliance and a local 24/7 contact who can respond within 45 minutes. 3) After a review by Finance, Building, Code Enforcement, and Fire departments (approx. 2 weeks), approved permits are mailed and must be renewed annually.

1) Submit a completed application to the Department of Finance (Division of Taxation) including a $50 fee, proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance, a basic site plan, and an Affidavit of Life Safety Compliance. 2) Provide evidence of tax/utility compliance and a local 24/7 contact who can respond within 45 minutes. 3) After a review by Finance, Building, Code Enforcement, and Fire departments (approx. 2 weeks), approved permits are mailed and must be renewed annually.